For 33 New Mexico colleges, the average faculty salary is $67,219 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $89,461 at New Mexico colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $74,173 at New Mexico colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $64,218 at New Mexico colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $57,461 at New Mexico colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $63,837 at New Mexico colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $57,319 at New Mexico colleges.
New Mexico colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at New Mexico colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Medical Institute-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | $55,298 | - | - | - | $55,298 | - | - |
| Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM | $65,259 | - | - | - | $65,259 | - | - |
| Navajo Technical UniversityCrownpoint, NM | $54,240 | $95,247 | $65,384 | $50,524 | $48,263 | $49,867 | $48,285 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona AnaLas Cruces, NM | $67,029 | $79,478 | $70,346 | $64,261 | $55,026 | - | $64,736 |
| Clovis Community CollegeClovis, NM | $55,529 | - | - | - | $55,529 | - | - |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusPortales, NM | $75,157 | $101,840 | $85,057 | $69,883 | $63,321 | - | - |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell CampusRoswell, NM | $59,645 | - | - | - | $59,645 | - | - |
| Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts DevelopmentSanta Fe, NM | $70,363 | $87,834 | $80,053 | $67,067 | - | - | - |
| New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas, NM | $52,409 | $95,015 | $60,758 | $33,969 | $50,481 | - | - |
| New Mexico Junior CollegeHobbs, NM | $94,515 | $94,515 | - | - | - | - | - |
| New Mexico Military InstituteRoswell, NM | $74,006 | $94,718 | $84,964 | $76,196 | $74,200 | - | $56,862 |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusGallup, NM | $70,444 | $93,059 | $79,788 | $67,552 | - | $66,185 | $50,951 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologySocorro, NM | $93,319 | $125,556 | $95,089 | $82,716 | $63,699 | - | $40,244 |
| University of New Mexico-Los Alamos CampusLos Alamos, NM | $56,400 | - | - | $56,400 | - | - | - |
| University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM | $103,620 | $138,183 | $102,313 | $88,508 | $61,118 | $73,100 | $71,288 |
| New Mexico State University-AlamogordoAlamogordo, NM | $71,905 | $78,714 | $73,517 | $64,723 | - | - | - |
| New Mexico State University-GrantsGrants, NM | $64,422 | $77,155 | $64,517 | $58,680 | $53,205 | - | - |
| New Mexico State University-Main CampusLas Cruces, NM | $91,599 | $116,559 | $94,383 | $78,401 | $46,760 | - | $60,976 |
| University of New Mexico-Valencia County CampusLos Lunas, NM | $65,139 | $79,859 | $68,217 | $61,657 | - | $66,323 | $57,740 |
| Northern New Mexico CollegeEspanola, NM | $66,438 | - | $77,700 | $72,294 | $50,744 | - | - |
| San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM | $63,237 | $76,295 | $69,714 | $61,408 | $53,557 | - | - |
| Santa Fe Community CollegeSanta Fe, NM | $63,694 | $63,749 | $70,385 | $63,126 | - | - | - |
| University of the SouthwestHobbs, NM | $33,629 | $43,275 | $34,688 | $30,275 | - | - | $31,500 |
| Southwestern CollegeSanta Fe, NM | $61,345 | - | - | - | $61,345 | - | - |
| Southwestern Indian Polytechnic InstituteAlbuquerque, NM | $64,651 | - | - | - | $64,651 | - | - |
| University of New Mexico-Taos CampusRanchos de Taos, NM | $65,074 | - | $83,722 | $62,859 | $56,400 | $63,708 | $59,271 |
| Mesalands Community CollegeTucumcari, NM | $48,709 | - | - | - | $48,709 | - | - |
| Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City, NM | $76,593 | $89,633 | $74,548 | $68,825 | $52,596 | - | - |
| St. John's CollegeSanta Fe, NM | $88,651 | - | - | - | - | - | $88,651 |
| Luna Community CollegeLas Vegas, NM | $53,687 | - | - | - | $53,687 | - | - |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community CollegeRuidoso, NM | $61,896 | $69,083 | $55,000 | - | $60,401 | - | - |
| Carrington College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | $64,020 | - | - | - | $64,020 | - | - |
| Brookline College-AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM | $66,291 | - | $67,500 | $69,256 | $61,148 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in New Mexico
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus $103,620
- New Mexico Junior College $94,515
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology $93,319
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus $91,599
- St. John's College $88,651
- Western New Mexico University $76,593
- Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus $75,157
- New Mexico Military Institute $74,006
- New Mexico State University-Alamogordo $71,905
- University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus $70,444